Edey projects as a rookie center with upside if he can curb fouls and stay healthy. He’s in the Clingan-Zone for depth but offers the potential for offensive upside as usage rises later in the season if his traits translate to the professional level.

Edey’s arrival adds a rare 7‐footer with real scoring touch and rebounding presence. He’ll be ramped up after injury, but his size and screening ability are key to Memphis’ offensive evolution, especially in a pick‐and‐roll heavy system.

Zach Edey, drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies, was charged with reckless driving for exceeding the speed limit by a significant margin. His claim of trying to pass another vehicle raises concerns about judgment as he transitions to the NBA.

Zach Edey, the promising center for the Memphis Grizzlies, faces a misdemeanor charge for reckless driving after being caught driving at 101 mph. Coming off a rookie season where he averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds, Edey also recently underwent surgery on his ankle, which is expected to sideline him at the start of the upcoming season.

Zach Edey, center for the Memphis Grizzlies, has been charged with reckless driving for allegedly speeding at 101 mph in a 55 mph zone in Indiana. This incident raises concerns as he heads into his second NBA season after a solid rookie year.